Secrets of maintaining language skills in your spare time - how not to forget Russian to your child
In the conditions of life outside Russian-speaking countries, maintaining children's mother tongue is not always an easy task. Children quickly learn the language of their surroundings and forget the language of their ancestors. Only a systematic approach will help to maintain and develop foreign language skills without sacrificing native speech. In this article we have collected proven practices adapted for everyday life. Why Russian is «disappearing» [...]
Russian phrases for small talk: weather, children, plans
What is small talk and why is it necessary? Small talks are short, shallow conversations about neutral topics. For example, about the weather, plans and other small things. In Russian-speaking culture, it fulfills an important social function: it relieves tension between interlocutors and shows politeness and readiness for contact. It is especially appropriate in an elevator, at a doctor's appointment, in a queue [...].
History of the Russian language - origin and distinctive features
Russian is a native language for millions of people in Russia and abroad. This language is famous for its emotionality, huge number of epithets and synonyms and high complexity for foreigners. But how did it appear? Why does it have so many rules? And what makes it special? Let's understand in order. Where did the Russian language come from All Indo-European languages have their [.....]
Why January is the best month to start learning a Russian language
When is the best time to start learning a language? Many of our students come to us for the first time in January instead of September. But why is January the best month to learn languages? January is the time of the new. January is not just the beginning of the year. It is a month of hope for a new life and the fulfillment of all desires. Most of us make promises [...].
Happy New Year 2025 greetings from Palme School
Thank you for spending this year with us! Dear families, parents and inspirations of our students! The year 2025 was a truly international year for us: 31,653 lessons is not just a number. It is 31,653 times that somewhere in New York, Sydney, Rome or Sao Paulo, a screen lit up and a child opened a notebook with a smile. Thank you - for your trust, [...].
AI education in American schools: what it is and why it matters
One by one, American schools are moving to actively incorporate artificial intelligence into the educational process. A striking example is former athlete Colin Kapernick's partnership with Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. They are implementing the Lumi Story AI platform created by Kapernick: students use it to write stories and develop creative thinking. It's not just a «robot for [.....]
Why Olivier is the symbol of the New Year in Russia
What's the most important thing about celebrating New Year's Eve? The presents? The games? Traditions? No! The most important thing is the New Year's table. Russian people pay great attention to festive dishes. They can make menus and think over the design of dishes for months. We can say that the New Year's table is a master class in the culinary skills of each hostess. But one thing remains constant: on every New Year's Eve table in [...].
10 New Year's traditions of different countries
New Year is a time of renewal. Each of us hopes that this New Year will bring a miracle - everything will change for the better and the most cherished dreams will come true. And on this holiday, most of us have certain traditions. Not only for the fulfillment of wishes, but also just for fun and joy. There are also traditions, [...]
How to boost your child's confidence - simple ways
Self-confidence is one of the most important qualities of a person for a successful life. Confidence helps a person to overcome any difficulties and to grow over himself every day. An insecure person simply will not try to achieve something in life. After all, he will be sure in advance that he will not cope. And if there are no challenges - there are no achievements. Very often it [....]
TOP Russian phrases for New Year greetings
On New Year's Eve it is customary not only to give gifts. A mandatory attribute of winter holidays is invariably congratulations. Moreover, each person gives gifts much less than gives out congratulations. In the New Year it is customary to congratulate everyone. Not only loved ones, but even complete strangers on the streets. In Russia, there are classic phrases that are most often heard as congratulations. Today we [....]